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V946 BNH

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 BNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2012 128,609 miles

Parking permit in swept area.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 119,885 miles

Both rear flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Oiliness to engine.

Parking permit in swept area.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 111,677 miles

oil leak @ engine

plastic oversills fitted

slight exhaust from exhaust front flex joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,353 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V946 BNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V946 BNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V946 BNH registered?

V946 BNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V946 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V946 BNH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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